i'm not sure if it's just denial on a lot of people's part, but the reason the jws doctrine is so wacky and controlling is because they are among the few religions that really try to follow the bible!.
the bible is the culprit here in actuality, but even after someone has "wizened up" to the misguided teachings of jehovah's witnesses they still hold the bible as inspired word of god.. why don't you believe that the governing body was chosen as the faithful and discreet slave in 1918?
because the only real evidence to that fact is that they say so.
The answer to the original question is - comfort.
Many left the JW set up when it no longer brought them the comfort that it once did. A more flexible modern Christian take on the bible still provides that needed comfort for many, without the nasty bits.
Despite not believing in the bible myself, I have some sympathy with those tender hearted people who need to be loved, comforted and reassured by the Jesus they believe in.
from the washington post.
a leering old villain in a frock, who spent decades conspiring behind closed doors for the position he now holds; a man who believes he is infallible and acts the part; a man whose preaching of scientific falsehood is responsible for the deaths of countless aids victims in africa; a man whose first instinct when his priests are caught with their pants down is to cover up the scandal and damn the young victims to silence: in short, exactly the right man for the job..... .
I watch all Pat Condell's videos. He tells it like it is.
I made a few remarks about the Catholic inquisition on the thread asking if the Pope should resign.
I held back from making the connection with Hitler, the Catholic church, and the killing of Jews, not wanting to get too far off topic. Good old Pat has made it for me.
exodus 13:(this is in reference to observing passover and the unleaven bread).
9and it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the lord's law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the lord brought thee out of egypt.
deut.
For with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.
Would this be the same Lord that arranged for them to be sold into slavery in the first place? Heavy..............!
Love the Barbie doll - where can I get one?
millions of aussies turned their lights out tonight for earth hour.
america, you get your chance tonight!
www.earthhour.org.
Putting people's lights out - is what I do for a living!
terry has come up trumps once again - a great article for doubting witnesses, reassuring them they are not alone and encouraging them to face their fears and explore further .
http://www.freeminds.org/support/cult-survival/when-the-truth-is-not-enough.html.
email it to any jw you know having doubts.. thank you terry..
By the way, what does bttt mean?
It means Best to thank Terry.
Actually that was a joke, it means: Bringing to the top
i always wanted a boat, but was told that if i had one i would never make another meeting.
guess i should go get a boat now..
My own colosseum!
hence, many people feel.
of the psalmist?
there they will feel.
If ever you find yourself
there, immediately head back to ‘safe water.’
Otherwise, you might run the risk of being
devoured spiritually.
What the hell is 'devoured spiritually'?
I thought only material things could be devoured.
why women are crabby.
we started to 'bud' in our blouses at 9 or 10 years old only to find that anything that came in contact with those tender, blooming buds hurt so bad it brought us to tears.
so came the ridiculously uncomfortable training bra contraption that the boys in school would snap until we had calluses on our backs.. .
Why Women Are Crabby.
I think it could be that far too many men are falling for each other.
Women can compete with each other but not other men. (Hope wingcommander doesn't see this post)
if one 'googles' the phrase, you get 167,000,000 hits!.
'bing' it, and you get 129,000,000 hits.. here is a sampling of opinion from just the first page of google hits.. 1] douglas groothuis, ph.d., teaches philosophy at denver seminary.
here is his 'take' on truth: http://www.leaderu.com/theology/groothuis-truth.html.
I assume you have been watching "Spartacus, blood and sand" ?
No I haven't! I can't stand fake gladiators.
if one 'googles' the phrase, you get 167,000,000 hits!.
'bing' it, and you get 129,000,000 hits.. here is a sampling of opinion from just the first page of google hits.. 1] douglas groothuis, ph.d., teaches philosophy at denver seminary.
here is his 'take' on truth: http://www.leaderu.com/theology/groothuis-truth.html.
AGuest: Be kind, dear AK Jeff... and peace to you. I am a threat to no one.
I must admit that despite taking a few swipes at and jibbing - AGuest - Sacramento - tec and snowbird, they have all been kind to me.
This confuses me. I have always lived by the sword but I think their Christian God is using them to try and soften my hard heart.
I must be careful He doesn't waylay me on the road to Damascus.
